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  • Page 1 Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e OCTANS NANO...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FOREWORD OCTANS NANO Quick Start Guide Objective This guide describes the OCTANS NANO installation and the basic configuration. For more information, please refer to the CD-ROM available in the product package. It contains:  the required softwares for the use of the web-based user interface ...

  • Page 4: Octans Nano System Overview

    OCTANS NANO SYSTEM OVERVIEW OCTANS NANO is a 4,000m depth rated fiber-optic gyrocompass and Attitude sensor for subsea applications such as . OCTANS NANO provides ROV or any subsea vehicle navigation as well as attitude monitoring of subsea structures true heading, roll, pitch, as well as heading, roll and pitch rates of turns and accelerations even in highly dynamic and harsh environments.

  • Page 5: Pack Contents Verifying

    However, we recommend checking the equipment of the pack immediately after reception against the delivery packing list and that none has sustained damage. The below items are typical and optional. If you observe any non-conformity or damage, please inform the carrier and iXBlue without delay by certified mail, describing in detail the problem encountered.

  • Page 6: Installing & Connecting Octans Nano

    Place OCTANS NANO on the mounting plate/surface OCTANS NANO has to be aligned either with vessel/ROV reference frame either with imagery survey sensor. Reference frame center is defined by (P) and shown in the figure below, it is not located at the center of the unit.
  • Page 7 Step 2 Pressing the OCTANS NANO left edge against the reference baseline or pins along X2 direction Distance from each pin for alignment: 85.7 mm maximum Step 3 Fixing OCTANS NANO with 8 screws (not part of standard delivery).²²²²²²²²²² Heading reference plane...
  • Page 8 Step 1 Wiring OCTANS NANO with the SEACON 26 pins connector Check the presence of the O-ring before connecting: Important Shield link should be done at one end only to avoid ground loops unless shield is used as an electrical ground.
  • Page 9 Step 3 Connecting OCTANS NANO for setup and configuration For OCTANS NANO configuration through the Web-Based User Interface Ethernet Link PC IP address is: 192.168.36.1 In case of DHCP network, refer to “Inertial Products-Network set-up guide” document. (Ref.: MU-INS&AHRS-AN-005) 2017-04/MU/OCTNANO/AN/004/Ed. A...

  • Page 10: Launching The Web-Based User Interface

    OCTANS NANO serial number. For example: in the screen capture the two last numbers of the OCTANS NANO is 34 and the URL address is: 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 3 6 . 1 3 4 To change this URL address, refer to “Inertial Products-Network set-up guide”...

  • Page 11: Configuring The System

    CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM Step 1 Choosing the language, if needed ²²²²²²²²²² Step 2 Configuring the network ²²²²²²²²²² TCP/IP address change may requires to change as well your computer own TCP/IP. For more information refer to “Inertial Products-Network set-up guide” document. Ref.: MU-INS&AHRS-AN-005 2017-04/MU/OCTNANO/AN/004/Ed.
  • Page 12 Ref.: MU-AHRS-AN-002. Step 4 Restarting the system ²²²²²²²²²² As soon as you have clicked on the Restart button, OCTANS NANO starts its alignment phase with the manually input position. During the initial alignment phase, the system should be kept static or follow constant speed and heading.

  • Page 13: Configuring The Mechanical Parameters

    CONFIGURING THE MECHANICAL PARAMETERS Step 1 Configuring OCTANS NANO orientation with respect to vehicle ²²²²²²²²²² It is considered that the OCTANS NANO is mechanically aligned with the vehicle. However OCTANS NANO can be mounted in any orientation and it is possible to align the output.
  • Page 14 Step 2 Configuring the output parameters in the Web-Based User Interface User can freely configure each output. To select an UDP Protocol (User Defined Protocol) select From the library in the Protocol drop-down list then click on the Browse button to reach the script file available on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 15: Operating Octans Nano

    Latitude has to be modified by the user (see page 11). Once this modification is performed, it is recommended to save it and restart the system. This procedure allows OCTANS NANO to enter the correct latitude value as an input in the North finder algorithm as soon as computation starts.
  • Page 16 Step 2 Monitoring OCTANS NANO ²²²²²²²²²² The embedded Built In Test, also called Status, monitors OCTANS NANO stats warning and failures thanks to large set of flags. Status are displayed on the web-based user interface with the following colors: ...

  • Page 17: Contacting Ixblue Support

    CONTACTING IXBLUE SUPPORT Complete all the information OCTANS NANO before sending the mail to iXBlue support. 2017-04/MU/OCTNANO/AN/004/Ed. A...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING OCTANS NANO has a Built-In status and error Test (BIT) which raises alarms (through the color of the iXBlue Logo) and displays messages in the OCTANS NANO User Interface. If you encounter problems when installing or using OCTANS NANO, please refer to the following table.
  • Page 19 Symptom Possible causes Solution Heading out of the Wrong initial latitude Check that the latitude entered in the specifications POSITION FIX page is the current one. Restart the unit. Status displayed red Error message Refer to “AHRS Interface Library” document to get the explanation of the messages Status displayed orange Warning message...
  • Page 20 PERSONAL NOTES 2017-04/MU/OCTNANO/AN/004/Ed. A...

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